The really boring and totally pointless snippets thread IV
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Mrs 1DC gets her own way on most things but she knows that she hasn't a snowballs chance of getting me in an IKEA ever again, I went once and thought it was a horrible place selling mostly junk(in my opinion)..
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My wife won't get me into an Ikea, despite promises of Swedish meatballs, vodka, views of runways, etc. Since the appearance of Tuna Snotberg, even promises of Svenska flickor would be of no avail, I've never liked Swedish women anyway, too feminist and abrasive.
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Morning suit/dress is a tailed coat only worn in the morning or until the end of the event such as Royal Ascot or a wedding. I have mine here in case the President invites me for breakfast. It is worn with highly polished shoes without pom poms on them. Sorry mate but what is the tradition they look so stupid.Rwy in Sight wrote: ↑Fri Nov 15, 2019 12:14 pm
Ex-A what is a morning jacket. I have gone as far as a Polo shirt on casual days
Just had the coppers visiting. An inspector friend and his sergeant for a coke.
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A remote connection with Ex A's post above.
About a month ago, Señora Larss announced that we would be attending a charity dinner and ball in aid of Help for Heroes. This event being tomorrow evening.
It is nearly 20 years since I've worn a tie and there was no chance that my old kit would fit. Alas, retirement and a love of cooking have reduced the six pack of 10 years ago to more of a beer barrel.
Checked the rental places: crap quality and bloody expensive.
Told Señora Larss that I would 'pick up something' at a charity shop.
So, today spent cruising the local charity shops. Success:
New DJ. Fits perfectly. M&S. £5.00
Trousers: No label but good quality with that silk strip on the seams. Too long but altered in 30 minutes by Señora Larss. £2.00.
Dress shirt. New. £3.00
Cufflinks. 9 ct gold. £25.00
Nice self tie dickie bow. £1.00. "Do you know how to tie it, sir?" Demonstrated without the aid of a mirror. Muscle memory or something.
There are some real bargains in those places.
About a month ago, Señora Larss announced that we would be attending a charity dinner and ball in aid of Help for Heroes. This event being tomorrow evening.
It is nearly 20 years since I've worn a tie and there was no chance that my old kit would fit. Alas, retirement and a love of cooking have reduced the six pack of 10 years ago to more of a beer barrel.
Checked the rental places: crap quality and bloody expensive.
Told Señora Larss that I would 'pick up something' at a charity shop.
So, today spent cruising the local charity shops. Success:
New DJ. Fits perfectly. M&S. £5.00
Trousers: No label but good quality with that silk strip on the seams. Too long but altered in 30 minutes by Señora Larss. £2.00.
Dress shirt. New. £3.00
Cufflinks. 9 ct gold. £25.00
Nice self tie dickie bow. £1.00. "Do you know how to tie it, sir?" Demonstrated without the aid of a mirror. Muscle memory or something.
There are some real bargains in those places.
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Ah well!
Hit a pothole tonight, and wrote off one of my very new tyres!
It might have done 30km.
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You'll live forever at this rate
I quite fancy my prospects now, given the number of potholes round here.
I quite fancy my prospects now, given the number of potholes round here.
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You should have bought the set of 5 - remember when cars had a spare wheel on the back (or on the side before that)?
and you were expected to 'rotate' the wheels and tyres:-
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I have a full size spare, in reasonable condition.
My car is fitted with tyres that have to be fitted to the rims, in a manner so that they rotate in the correct direction.
Tyres fitted for the RH side of the car cannot be put on the LH side of the car.
So the old fashioned rotation discipline doesn't apply.
My car is fitted with tyres that have to be fitted to the rims, in a manner so that they rotate in the correct direction.
Tyres fitted for the RH side of the car cannot be put on the LH side of the car.
So the old fashioned rotation discipline doesn't apply.
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I was caught out by that at an MOT - I had bought a set of wheels and tyres and hadn't realised that they were unidirectional . . .
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There are cars round here where the mechanic clearly does the MoT and the tire rotation at the same time.
Only one good tire needed
Only one good tire needed
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Wise bear, Rainer Ale, in a green can, was the one I always bought when flying to the USA West Coast, think it came from Seattle? but haven't found it for many a recent year, seem to remember something about the recipe being changed and losing popularity as a result, so they returned to the original but it then seemed to disappear. Maybe "Rainer Beer" is a successor. Don't know that one............the bear was only interested in a specific type of beer called Rainier Beer.
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Mine too. Visiting - unwillingly - all these type of stores, and "Souvenir Shops" at museums and significant public buildings, one is amazed at the amount of crap that the World has produced. My first question upon entering is " where's the bored husband seat and what is your WiFi password ? ( assuming that I might have my iPad with me )............selling mostly junk(in my opinion)..
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Thanks for the info Ex-A. It seems the gentlemen''s clothing range is more extended than I thought. Those pom-pom are rather uncomfortable indeed.
What is the right way to rotate the tyres between their positions?
What is the right way to rotate the tyres between their positions?
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RiS, the tyres on my car go round and round, normally in synchronism.
Rev Mother Bene Gesserit.
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You don't rotate tyres any more. They stay where they are. Apart from anything else, equalising wear means getting a bill for replacing four tyres at a time. On my car the fronts need changing at 55k. The rears last well over 100k....
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Morning all,
Crisp,clear and wall to wall blue.
Temperature remains at the overnight low of 9c.
The guess of wind with mega gusts has gone and it is quite calm, a relief.
Fair meal last night, the owner and his brother the chef are in Nepal for their annual visit.
Replacements not quite so good.
The Bristolians have sold to FROGS and are due to complete December 12th. More friends gone.
They either die or sell up and go.
Crisp,clear and wall to wall blue.
Temperature remains at the overnight low of 9c.
The guess of wind with mega gusts has gone and it is quite calm, a relief.
Fair meal last night, the owner and his brother the chef are in Nepal for their annual visit.
Replacements not quite so good.
The Bristolians have sold to FROGS and are due to complete December 12th. More friends gone.
They either die or sell up and go.
https://www.wunderground.com/dashboard/pws/ITORRO10?cm_ven=localwx_pwsdash
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Still have the gold pair that I was given for my 21st Birthday ( somewhere ) but when last need - some 30 years ago - I preferred to use the pair presented to me by a Rolls Royce rep. invited to the flight deck one day - large R.R. logo. They create more comment than plain gold ones ! (especially if my - then - connection to the RB 211 is not appreciated !)Cufflinks. 9 ct gold. £25.00
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9 degrees c! you are lucky Wodrick!
Was 3c when I went Ed walking in the campo. Has just crept up to 8!
Mrs IB wants to go to Dunnes to pick up some new sheets that she ordered.
Suspect purchasing something to wear his her motive.
Was 3c when I went Ed walking in the campo. Has just crept up to 8!
Mrs IB wants to go to Dunnes to pick up some new sheets that she ordered.
Suspect purchasing something to wear his her motive.
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The inflight WiFi thingy has been working well. Announcement just made we are beginning descent and how great the place is, you’ll love what it has to offer etc.
It’s like being told you’re going to arrive in Cairo, and you’ll stay there and like it.
It’s like being told you’re going to arrive in Cairo, and you’ll stay there and like it.
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I haven't been to HKG, by choice, but I think CAI is the **** hellhole I never want to go back to, and the Gippos the vilest people I never want to have any dealings with.